A well developed upper arm musculature counts as an indicator of physical fitness and is therefore often used by men, especially in the fitness sector. Compared to triceps pressing, biceps curl trains the front part of the upper arm. The biceps curl is the most classical way to train the upper arm flexor muscle (M. … Biceps curl
In fitness and strength training there are different goals that can be set for you. One of them is muscle building, where the exercises and forms of training are chosen so that the greatest possible muscle growth can be achieved. You can distinguish between exercises for “at home” and exercises for the “studio”. The many … Muscle building exercises
Leg lifting In addition to the squats, leg lifting is another popular exercise to move your muscles to grow. However, leg lifting is a little easier to perform than squats, because there it is very important to perform the movement accurately in order not to injure yourself. In addition, leg lifting is more gentle and … Leg lifting | Muscle building exercises
Knee lift This exercise can be performed with the forearms supported by a device or hanging from a pole. The legs hang directly next to each other lying in the air. Upper body and head are erect and stretched. Now the knees are pulled towards the chest and the back becomes somewhat rounder. Exhale during … Knee lift | Muscle building exercises
Pull-ups Pull-ups are a good exercise for the back and bicep muscles. It is also often seen as a counter-exercise to push-ups, as the opposing muscle groups are trained. This exercise is performed hanging from a pole, with the hands reaching far apart. While exhaling, you pull yourself towards the bar with your chin or … Pull-ups | Muscle building exercises
Kick Backs This exercise mainly trains the triceps muscle on the back of our upper arm. You kneel with one leg on a bench, the other leg stands on the floor. One arm rests on the bench and the other arm holds the dumbbell. The back is straight and the head is an extension of … Kick Backs | Muscle building exercises
Bench press with dumbbells is one of the most effective exercises for training the large chest muscles alongside the classic barbell bench press. The isolated working of the arms ensures an even strain on the chest muscles. However, since training with dumbbells requires a certain degree of coordination, this exercise is not particularly suitable for … Bench press with dumbbells
Synonyms in the broadest sense Neck training, strength training, muscle building, bodybuilding, Introduction The neck musculature is formed by the trapezoid muscle (M. trapezius). This is divided into three areas. The descending part of the trapezoid muscle represents the “bull’s neck” as it is called in strength sports. This muscle is contracted by lifting the … Shoulder Lift
Introduction The “Abdominal Crunch” is the most common form of exercise to train the straight abdominal muscles. As an antagonist of the back muscles, training this muscle is not only important for aesthetic reasons. The straight abdominal muscles enable the person to keep the upper body in an upright position and are used in health … Abdominal crunch
Typical errors during execution Care should be taken to avoid the following typical errors: The feet must not be fixed, even though most fitness equipment allows it and instructs many fitness trainers. By fixing the legs in this way, it is no longer the straight abdominal muscles that work, but the hip lumbar muscle (M. … Typical errors during execution | Abdominal crunch
Introduction The most important thigh flexor muscles are the semitendinous muscle (M. semitendinoses) and the biceps femoris muscle. They are located at the back of the thigh and cause the lower leg to be pulled against the buttocks. However, since this muscle is rarely trained compared to the thigh extensor muscle, it is often atrophied … Leg curl
Introduction Squatting is a discipline in powerlifting along with bench press and cross lifting and is used especially in bodybuilding to build up muscles. Squats are very popular in strength training because of the high number of activated muscle groups. However, this exercise should only be used with caution. Experienced fitness athletes and bodybuilders have … Squats